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Remember Vasco da Gama, the famous Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea… Just like he made a couple more voyages to India after this initial journey, I too am dreaming of going back to Da Gama again, the Portuguese restaurant in Century Village, named after Vasco da Gama, obviously, to... Continue Reading →
Acai bowls are filled with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and healthy fats. Hence they are believed to be superfoods and the latest healthy food fad. Because acai berries spoil within a day, they are usually sold as a frozen pulp and when topped with various cut fruits and granola, make a healthy snack or... Continue Reading →
An Indian restaurant serving Indian, Middle Eastern and International dishes and located within Flora Inn Hotel on Airport Road in Garhoud, Dubai. Ghee Rice has been open for a few years now and it’s a shame that I took so long to visit this restaurant. The food they serve is simple, delish and wonderfully executed.... Continue Reading →
The word ‘thali’ actually means a round plate. It also refers to an Indian-style meal made up of various vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes served on a platter. Pure vegetarian thalis are not much revered by meat eaters as they are deemed boring. But I would suggest them to try the pure vegetarian thali at Rajdhani... Continue Reading →
Under 500 is a restaurant born in the U.A.E. that aims to serve healthy food and each dish is under 500 calories. They serve all-day breakfast in addition to soups, salads, burgers, wraps and super bowls. They have vegan options too. You can even ‘build your own bowl’ if you’re not in the mood to... Continue Reading →
Highway 311 Grills and Eatery (Highway Tres Uno Uno) is a casual dining restaurant situated on the lake level in Cluster R in JLT, serving Latin American street food mainly from Columbia, Peru and Mexico. Stepping into Highway 311 is like being transported into Latin America…. Colourful, vibrant paintings and hats adorn the walls, foot-tapping... Continue Reading →
Bar Baar is quite famous among those who frequently visit pubs and bars in Dubai. Seeing all their Instastories, I too wished to visit this place. And a few days back, my dream came true when they were launching their new menu and I was invited. Aptly named ‘Gully Boy’, this new menu features street... Continue Reading →
The name of this restaurant always reminds me of my mom’s cooking and that is what they aim to provide - tasty homely food that is not overly oily and is nutritious, unlike many other Indian restaurants. Their menu is a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes from North India and many dishes have a... Continue Reading →
Lee’s Wok is a casual dining restaurant located in Discovery Gardens, at a stone’s throw from Ibn Battuta Mall. Serving Pan Asian cuisine, it shares it dining space with Gabbar’s Grills, which specialises in cuisine from the northern part of India. What I find intriguing is that they have tried to keep the authenticity of... Continue Reading →
Rajdhani is a popular vegetarian restaurant chain in India well-known for their thali. They recently opened a branch in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), named Rajdhani Street, where they serve not only the thali, which they are famous for, but also vegetarian food from the streets of Mumbai. Do not undermine this place just because it’s... Continue Reading →
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